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Paul Skenes closed his 2026 season with a strong performance, striking out eight batters in a 2-1 win over the Cardinals. Despite a down year marked by a 3.89 ERA and reduced velocity, Skenes expressed optimism about his future, crediting the World Baseball Classic for disrupting his spring training routine and contributing to his struggles.
Paul Skenes labored through five innings against the Marlins, yielding two runs (one earned) on eight hard-hit balls. His fastball averaged 95.7 mph (hardest 96.5), down from his season mark of 96.9, and he departed after 65 pitches as the Pirates lost. Yohan Ramírez tossed three perfect innings in relief, and Skenes struck out four to go with a 9-11 record and a 3.88 ERA. He is due to face the Red Sox next.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited after five innings and 65 pitches in a 2-0 loss to the Marlins, failing to reach his prior velocity (max around 96.5 mph) and yielding a solo homer and an RBI single. Pittsburgh said the decision wasn’t injury-related, and Skenes’ August starts have continued to be five innings or fewer.
In the Pirates mailbag, Colin Beazley says Paul Skenes is unlikely to regain his 2025‑level velocity in 2027; the drop is tied to offspeed pitches and command, not fastball speed, and participation in the World Baseball Classic didn’t cause the down year due to a pitch count. He expects a different, better Skenes in 2027 with tweaks to his repertoire and mechanics, while also weighing offseason roster questions, Henry Davis’ role, and the Pirates’ slim playoff odds (about 7.8%).
MLB starting pitchers are working fewer innings and delivering fewer complete games than ever, with July producing just two complete games and starters averaging 5.03 innings. The workload split has become bullpen-heavy (57% to starters) and the 110–120-pitch ceiling has effectively vanished, evidenced by only a handful of 110-pitch starts. Velocity modulation has collapsed—first-inning speeds now exceed ninth-inning speeds from 2011—indicating a shift toward early power and shorter outings across the league.
Despite aggressive deadline moves and a bolstered bullpen, the Pirates’ playoff hopes hinge on Paul Skenes, who hasn’t matched his rookie-dominant form this season. His velocity has dipped, walks and homers have risen, and he’s logged several inefficient starts, including a tough outing against Milwaukee that contributed to his 10th loss in 24 starts. Pittsburgh remains in a crowded NL wild-card race behind Milwaukee and Chicago, so Skenes’ rebound—bolstered by improved run support and a stronger lineup behind him—is critical to capitalizing on the team’s midseason improvements.
Cal Raleigh is having a historically down season, dropping from last year’s .948 OPS and 60 HR to about a .579 OPS with 11 HR by July, as Statcast shows he’s chronically late to fastballs and pitchers are feeding him more velocity, contributing to a weakened Mariners offense.
Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, nicknamed 'The Miz,' has stunned baseball with a 6'7" frame, extreme extension, and 100+ mph fastballs—peaking at 104.5 mph in a 15-strikeout complete game—contributing to a 0.17 ERA across eight starts and sparking talk that his effortless, flow-state pitching could shift the sport's limits, all while he shrugs off analytics in favor of pure execution.
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game takes place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and airs on Fox. The event centers on a high velocity pitching staff led by Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski, Jhoan Duran and Mason Miller, with lineups that blend veteran stars such as Mike Trout and Bryce Harper with a crop of rising talents like Junior Caminero and Drake Baldwin. The AL and NL rosters showcase star power across starters and reserves, setting up potential drama and a swing-off style finish akin to last year.
Jacob Misiorowski unleashed a 105.5 mph fastball—the fastest ever by a starting pitcher—and logged six innings with two runs allowed in Milwaukee’s 6-2 win, while a busy night across MLB saw the White Sox steamroll the Royals 22-1, Derek Hill make a jaw-dropping catch to spark the Phillies’ 2-1 win over the Mets, the Rockies’ comeback bid fall short in an 8-7 loss to the Twins, and the Padres prevailing 7-1 against the Dodgers.
Brewers prospect Jacob Misiorowski pitched his first professional complete game, delivering a velocity-filled performance in Milwaukee’s win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki has rebounded from a rough stretch by revving his fastball back to elite levels (touching 100 mph) and tightening his command after overhauling his delivery, delivering strong outings—including a seven-inning, two-hit, two-walk, 10-strikeout start against the Angels—and posting a 1.50 ERA over his last four starts, fueling talk of All-Star or Cy Young potential.
Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been untouchable in May, posting a 0.29 ERA over 31 1/3 innings with 49 strikeouts, 11 hits and six walks, highlighted by a six-start stretch with 8+ strikeouts and no extra-base hits. His velocity is the story: he became the first pitcher in the pitch-tracking era to throw 50 pitches at 100+ mph in a game (57 at 100+ mph, 40 over 101 mph), with his fastball averaging about 99.7 mph (up to 100.7 mph recently). He’s the fastest to 100 strikeouts in a season since Spencer Strider (2023) and is among a small group to post 100+ Ks with 50 or fewer total bases in their first 11 starts, signaling Cy Young-caliber potential.
Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski dazzled in a 6-0 win over the Yankees, unleashing fastballs in the 103 mph range—the fastest by a traditional starter in modern history—and piling up 100+ mph pitches. Through eight starts, he owns a 2.45 ERA with strong strikeouts and is on a pace that could put him among Brewers single-season leaders in ERA, FIP and strikeouts, though innings limits and potential maintenance starts could temper the projections.
Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski arrived with a bang in his Yankee Stadium debut, averaging 103 mph on his fastball, throwing 41 pitches over 100 mph in six innings, and striking out 11 while nearly pulling off an immaculate inning. The dominant display, including a nasty 98 mph slider, suggests a high-upside rookie could be a fantasy breakout candidate, with the piece also touching on other notable performances and waiver notes from the night.